Commanders re-signed Andrew Wylie
The Washington Commanders had the most pending free agents anywhere in the league. Fans are anticipating a roster revamp of epic proportions with plenty of spare cash to throw around. At the same time, not every established veteran would be disposed of.
Adam Peters made the simple decision to re-sign Pro Bowl punter Tress Way to get the offseason off to the best possible start. Though his decision to re-sign versatile offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to a two-year deal was more surprising, it also made a ton of sense.
Wylie spent his first two seasons in Washington as the starting right tackle. He didn't give you many sacks, but he struggled on an island. Being solid was not enough for general manager Adam Peters, who traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and drafted Josh Conerly Jr. at No. 29 overall to occupy the opposite edge spot.
The Eastern Michigan product wasn't on the bench for long, coming in after two games to fill in for Sam Cosmi at the right guard position. Wylie provided assurance and also finished the campaign well. Now, he'll be a swing option almost anywhere along the protection if injuries occur.
- Roster Move Grade: A
Wylie seems satisfied enough with these responsibilities at this stage of his career. Therefore, it's a win-win for all parties.
Commanders released Tyler Biadasz
The Commanders had so many unknowns attached to their offseason plans. However, fans took some solace in the offensive line being relatively stable, with four of the five projected starters under contract. This is always the preferred approach, maintaining continuity across the protection in front of star quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Then, everything changed. Fans were stunned when reports confirmed starting center Tyler Biadasz had been released with one year remaining on his deal. This came out of leftfield, especially considering some team beat reporters were hinting at a possible extension ahead of time.
Biadasz was highly dependable over his two seasons in Washington. He was an understated, consistent performer who developed a solid rapport with Daniels. His quiet leadership behind the scenes also made him a popular figure within the locker room, so it doesn't make much sense in the grand scheme of things.
Perhaps new offensive coordinator David Blough doesn't see a fit for Biadasz within his new blocking concepts. There will be more emphasis on zone-blocking, according to speculation. His input no doubt played a role in the decision, so it'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
- Roster Move Grade: C-
What comes next is more important. But if it goes wrong, questions are going to be asked of the move to remove one starting-caliber option from the equation.